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Master's Programme in Biomedical Engineering, 120 ECTS

Biomedical Engineering encompasses fundamental concepts in
engineering, biology and medicine to develop innovative approaches and
new devices, materials, implants, algorithms, processes and systems
for the assessment and evaluation of technology; for prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease; for patient care and
rehabilitation and for improving medical practice and health care
delivery.

The Biomedical Engineering programme the first academic year has a
strong focus on compulsory courses expanding student's engineering
skills and knowledge in areas like anatomy and physiology but also
biology and biochemistry. Together with courses in complex mathematics
and statistics, multidimensional biomedical signal generation and
analysis combined with medical informatics and biomedical modelling
and simulation, we create a solid foundation for the continuation of
the programme.

In the second academic year, three specialization tracks —
medical informatics, medical imaging and bioengineering — are
introduced. As a preparation for the degree project, a course in the
philosophy of science is mandatory, supporting the onset of the degree
project, coinciding with the specialization.

formulate and solve engineering problems in the biomedical
domain, encompassing the design of devices, algorithms, systems, and
processes to improve human health and integrating a thorough
understanding of the life sciences.

use, propose and evaluate engineering tools and approaches.

identify and manage the particular problems related to the
acquisition, processing and interpretation of biomedical signals and
images.

integrate engineering and life science knowledge, using
modelling and simulation techniques.

communicate engineering problems in the life science domain.

The Biomedical Engineering curriculum supports and sustains
"Engineering for Health" through a relevant mixture of
compulsory and elective courses. This enables in-depth as well as
broad-based studies, which emphasizes the importance of
multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches to real-world engineering
problems in biology and medicine.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Biomedical engineers are
employed in industry, in hospitals, in research facilities of
educational and medical institutions, in teaching, and in government
regulatory agencies. They often serve in a coordinating or interfacing
function. In industry, they may create designs where an in-depth
understanding of living systems and of technology is essential. This
master's degree is a formal qualification for postgraduate
studies.STUDY LOCATION: Linköping Campus USDEGREE: Master of Science (two years) with a major
in Biomedical Engineering START: Autumn 2010RATE OF STUDY: Two years, full-timeREQUIREMENTS:
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